led early, tracked leaders, led 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, stayed on strongly
held up in rear, pushed along over 4f out, well beaten over 2f out
chased leaders, lost place over 6f out, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, no impression
held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly away, in rear, ridden over 3f out, never in contention
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f, went 4th close home
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, edged right 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
mid-division, headway over 4f out, soon ridden and carried head high, stayed on under pressure to take 2nd well inside final furlong, no chance with winner
pulled hard in rear, struggling 2f out
held up in rear, ridden over 4f out, soon lost touch
broke well, soon steadied into mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
held up, pulled hard, headway on outside over 6f out, ridden 3 out, weakened over 2f out
ridden leaving stalls and soon led, ridden inside final 3f, headed 2f out, soon outpaced by winner, lost 2nd well inside final furlong
chased leader, lost 2nd 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
Nonrunner
Division One of the 1m 2f handicap is big on numbers and has an open look to it, with Kyle Of Bute and Magic Haze among those with claims, but preference is for COLONEL SHERMAN. Phil Kirby's entire has already won over this trip on the Polytrack earlier in the year and then scored over 12f at Kempton last time. He does have to prove himself on turf, but there is no reason why he shouldn't act on it and he gets in here from a mark 7lbs lower than when recording that latest success, so we will chance him. Magic Haze scored over a mile at Southwell from a mark 2lbs lower than today's and he was doing all of his best work at the business end on good to soft at Doncaster last time. He is well worth another try at the trip and is not discounted. Kyle Of Bute won a Leicester seller over this distance in October and after four defeats in handicaps he has slipped to a competitive pitch, so he has claims, while both Applaude and Tres Froide come from yards in good form and are well worth a check in the market. Colonel Sherman is the one for us.
Royal Straight 7-4fav (8-8) Held up in touch, ridden and hung left well over 1f out, chased winner briefly inside final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 14, 4l behind Brockfield (8-8) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Apr.
Applaude 25-1 (8-1) In rear, ridden 7f out, lost touch over 5f out, tailed off, 7th of 8, well behind Trachonitis (8-12) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Dec.
Tres Froide (FR) 10-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 14l behind Sudden Impulse (8-13) at Beverley 1m 2f fll hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Kyle Of Bute 12-1 (8-8) Behind, progress over 1f out, never nearer, 4th of 10, 7l behind Arashi (8-8) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Look Officer (USA) 20-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, pushed along halfway, well tailed off 3f out, last of 9, 45l behind Nayessence (8-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
Magic Haze 12-1 (10-2) Keen, tracked leaders, not much room and lost place over 2f out, rallied 1f out, kept on, 4th of 17, 6l behind Blue Spinnaker (10-2) at Doncaster 1m 2f am hcp (0-70) (4yo+) (5) gs in Mar.
What A Day 8-1 (9-0) Held up and keen, weakened over 2f out, soon eased, last of 13, 48l behind Valid Point (8-9) at Beverley 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) fm in Aug.
Major Promise 7-1 (8-9) Went right start, in rear, wide and headway from over 1f out, carried head high and stayed on towards finish, not reach winner, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Portrush Storm (8-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Apr.
Sea Land (FR) 5-2fav (8-8) Chased leaders, challenged and every chance over 2f out, soon ridden, one pace final furlong, 7th of 9, 6l behind Zaplamation (9-4) at Musselburgh 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Apr.
Celtic Warrior (IRE) 20-1 (9-8) Mid-division best, dropped towards rear and no extra from early straight, 11th of 14, 19l behind Ragged Staff (10-0) at Roscommon 1m 2f hcp gf in May '08.
Rascal In The Mix (USA) 20-1 (9-0) Towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, no chance when hampered on rail over 2f out, 11th of 12, 21l behind Spinning Ridge (8-13) at Lingfield 1m hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Hint of Honey 16-1 (8-11) In rear, not trouble leaders, 7th of 13, 6l behind Portrush Storm (8-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Apr.
Colonel Sherman (USA) 3-1fav (8-2) Took keen hold, made all, ridden and pressed 1f out, ran on gamely, won at Kempton 1m 4f hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Apr beating Red Hot Desert (9-5) by 1l, 10 ran.
Desert Fairy 8-1 (9-1) Mid-division, in rear over 3f out, no impression after, 7th of 9, 8l behind Querido (8-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Mar.
Rub of The Relic (IRE) 17-2 (8-6) Held up, effort on inside 3f out, stayed on from over 1f out, not pace to reach leaders, 5th of 11, 4l behind Saving Grace (8-4) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Apr.
Mystic Touch 25-1 (8-13) Keen, held up, always behind, 7th of 9, 18l behind Nayessence (8-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
